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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-07
AKANsAs TOWN WIPED OUT.

kansas CITY, Aug. 6-Mibrook. Graham Co., twenty
miles north OF here was almost destroyed about sun
down on Thursday. by a straight wind coming from
slightly west OF north. Tho place contains about hve
hundred Inhabitants. Only one house escaped
serious damage A boy, five years DID, was
killed. About twenty-five were INJURED some
having broken limbs: but only one OF the injured
is likely to die This is w. B. Kaithfeid furniture
dealer OF Wakeeny.
ATcHIsoS. Kan. Aug 6.-Additionai adVces regarains
the tornado at Milbrook say that four persons were
killed Instead OF one, at first reported In ADJ
fion to the destruction Millbrook the towns OF Hi
CITY and Plainyillc also suffered seriously There no
Telegraph station within miles OF Mbrook. and
reports extremely meagre.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-07
FRENCH EDITORS FIGHT DUELs.

PARIS Aug 6.-M. Msgnier. editor Of the Ecenemenf,
has fought duel with Mr.. Renach, Of the RepuJlque
Francaisc The weapons used we're swords NJ. Reinach
wounded
NJ Ferrys seconds will take further steps in the
matter OF the proposed duel between NJ. Ferry and
General Bonanger The incident appears TO be closed
MONTREAL. Aug. (Spec,al.-Last night duel with
revolvers at twenty PAGES fought Mount Royal
by Mr.. Bolvin. local editor Of French newspaper
here and vscount ID. Aignant, who 10 connected with
another paper Three shots fired both Sides but
no harm was DONE The trouble in the Office Of
Mr.. Bolvn a few days ago when the vscount went In
and made himself dsagreeable 10 the editor by argu
mont The seconds arranged 1t so that only blank cart
ridges used.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-07
rycur olTCH OF SALMON.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 8. Tho latest advices from
northern ports verify the statements heretofore made
IN. salmon catch will this year light Dispatches
received today from Columbia River, Oregon, that
canvass Of all the canneres shows total Of 324460
ca.es this being 100000 less than put up
last year. 100000 less than in 1885, and 100000 less
than in 1885, The pack the Sacramento River Is too
ght 70 note Adyices from Frazer River British Coium-
hIa continue discouragng. Alert Bay fisheries have
been a failure. On the pack OF Alaska now depends
svervthing Eastern ALASKA has reported fair pack 10
Sate Western Alaska Ia too remote TO hear from yet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-07
THE PRESIDENT INVITED TO LOUISVILLE.

LoUvILLE Aug. GA meeting attended by 1000
citizens was held Central Park this afternoon to invite
President and Mrs. Cleveland to visit Louisville mayor
Reed presided. Appropriate speeches were made oy
Harry wresslnger. Colonel John Mason Bowl ooohei
R.nnett H. Young. Colonel f. Polk Johnson and Gen.
sral Apheus Baker, Resolutions inviting the President
and his wife to visit Louisville at any he tney asa.
select were adopted After the speaking the crowu was
grouped, ladies in 'front.' and phoIographs
OF the assembly taken This will DO taken 70 %
tom by the COMMITTEES that selected ann given 10 tho
Preside mt when the invitation 10 formally delivered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-07
NEWS NOTES FROM LONDON.

THE WHEAT DEAL-Up to the present time no difficult
les have arisen here through the collapse OF the San
Francisco wheat deal that the wheat held in
Liverpool for the American ring s held under good mar
gins IL feared however, that the trade has suffered,
and that failures will eDsue.
AslsTED EMIoRASrs- hundred and six Govern
men aided emlgrants sailed by the steamer Lake Win
nipeg, from Queenstow for Montreal to-day.
Miss CAss's CAsE-Miss Cass the young woman who
was arrested In Regentst time ago by Policeman
Endcot has determined to prosecute the policeman for
perjury committed during the police inquiry into her
arrest The hearing will begin on Monday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-07
DAMAGE by HAIL IN WISCONSIN AND INDIANA.

CHICAGO. Aug Ga dispatch from kowaunee VIA
says: One Of the sovercst hail-storms ever expert
enced here passed this section Thursday even
Ing. IL lasted about fifteen minutes. The ground
was covered with Ice pellets some Of which were
double the size OF marbles. Many windows wero
broken and an immense amount of damage was done
10 standing grain. -, 81, -,
An "Intor-Ocean" special from Delphlne' lnd
over tho southern part OF this county last evening
Scarcely a stalk Of corn was left standing III tne
track of tho storm Fences were blown down and
many barns we're unroofcd. Tho storm resemDled D
tornado and covered area half mile In WHO'LL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-07
THE CARS TRIBUTE TO KATKoFF

ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 6.-Tho Car in his telegram to
the widow of NJ Katkof. said:
With all Russians also deeply depore your and
loss powerful voice OF late husband nbued
for-his country able
and influence the sound of Russians
times Of gloom Russia We ourselves do
services all unite with In unanimous suppioa
tion for the rspose OF his soul
Tho funeral Of NJ Katkon took place day at Moscow
and was attended by the principal authorities and the
ik Of Moscow and ST. Petersburg. An immense thropg
Of people was present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-07
FERDINAND ON HIS WAY TO SOPHIA

LONDON Aug 6.-It reported that Prince Ferdinand
Of saxe-Coburg Goha has arrived Turnsevcrin and
will go from there Tirnova where the oath OF Office
Prince OF Bulgaria will be administered TO him. IL Is
said the members OF the sobrane have assembled there
to welcome him and 70 witness the taking Of the OATH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-07
Kyr1sp BY FALLING ON A STEAM SAW.

CARLIsLE Penn, Aug tSpeciaD. John Warner ST..
wealthy farmer living Bosssrville was instantly
killed yesterday evening He was running . steam saw
mill His hold having slipped he fell on the ssw' ou'ns
hs throat from ear TO ear One of his arms wss cut on
and the other was cut into two pieces: he reenvse w
srsi srts IN his breast He leaves large tamiys
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-07
THE KING OF HOLLAND ILL

PARIS, Aug Ca dispatch to the Intansi0cant from
Luxemburg says that the King Of Holland Is ILL., and
there is much commoon concerning the succession to
the throne In case of his DEATH The exGrand Duke of
Hesse will be candidate. 1t Is feared that
complications will arise over the succession.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-07

time wages. The strike, however, mainly affects the
freight traffic. most of the goods trains being suspended
The Midland Railway Company intend to apply for sum-
monses against the who abandoned their trains.
The stock of the company fell OF per cent yesterday
owing the strike. There signs OF collapse
OF the strike, as the men badly organized.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-07
THe RAILRoAD STRIKE IN ENGLAND.

LONDON Aug Ga number Of local passenger
trains between Derby and Bristol have stepped running
owing u tAs aia haads having Joined The strike against
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-07
Nonpareii...

Whenthe leaders arrived the !ide had been run. run.
ming out about half an hour kslt Increased 10 osoe
the wind grew lighter and the yachts ss.otp sssss
4, rathar 1aziiv Tho Electra was such0rU9 INV
hour Of West Chop takips the tinA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-07
.pARNELLfsM AND CRIME. -

LONDON, Aug. 6-The statement OF the claim In the
case Of Frank Hugh ODonnell against The Times for
100000 damages for libel the papers remarks about
him In it's articles Parnesm and Crime, indicates
that the lie sdng Parnees will be called TO testify dur
| ing the prosecution OF the case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-07

THE WOOL CLIP OF UTAH.
CHICAGO Aug GA dispatch from salt Lake City. Utah.
says According the estimate OF leading wool merchants
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-03
A Big Fire.

ClNcINNAT1,July 90 Six acres of ground
covered by a couple of Iorick buildings and
a number of frame structures extending
from the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
railroad to the foot of the hill and from
Gist street north on both sides of State
street, were burned over this afternoon.
The burned district is known as Sloptown
and the tenement houses in it were mos
" occupied by poor families. The fire
burned SO tiercely and rapidly that none
of the household goods were saved and
fifty COWS were cremated in various sta
bles. The fire covered the greatest space
ever swept by flames in Cincinnati. The
losses amount in the aggregate to 100000
Probably hundred people are homeless
tonight
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-03
River News,
Manitoba.

The steamer Bachelor, Capt. Jno. Barr
arrived Sunday at 8 p, a., loaded with
Manitoba contractors supplies, which she
is discharging at the upper warehouse
The Bachelor passed the Eclipse at Cra-
con-du-Nez bar, endeavoring to get
through the devious channel with a heavy
load
The little light draught steamer Mis-
souri, passed the Coal Banks last Sunday
evening, bound for Benton. The Mis-
souri, will now be kept in the upper river
until close of navigation, assisting the
heavier steamers in getting through to
Benton by taking part of their heavy
cargos.
The government steamer Josephine
went down some days ago after full
cargo Of fuel When she returns the
dredge boat will be moved down to the
Cracon-du-Nez bar and that obstruction
will be completely and finally moved and
will never again obstruct navigation,
The A frame of the dredge boat is com
pleted and in place, and the craft is ready
for service
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-03
is SHE THE HEIR?
Interesting Particulars Regarding an I'm
mense Land Grant in Arizona, the
Title to Which is in Dispute.

SAN Francisco, July % Prominence
is given here to certain facts in connection
with the organization Of the Casa Land
company, organized at Cheyenne, Wyo-
ming, recently, with capital of S25, 5,OO0,-
600. Edward Sickles, of New York, J. A.
Besin, of this city, and John A. Reayis, of
Missouri, are the directors of the com
pany. The company was organized to i'm
prove the Peralta grant, lying between
Phoenix and Tucson, in Arizona, and CON-
sisting Of 100000 acres. The land was
originally owned by Don Peralta, an old
Spanish settler, who obtained patent
| from The Mexican government. Under the
stippIations of the treaty Of Guadalupe
Hidalgo the United States government
agreed to respect the old Spanish titles.
Peralta died, leaving, it is claimed, an only
son as the surviving heir to his estate.
Many years ago the son went to Spain and
died in the Castillian capital. No claim
ant appeared to the estate until three
years ago, when Reavis appeared with a
dark complexioned native California girl,
about 18 years of age, whom he had mar
tied and whom he claimed to be a grand
daughter of Don Peralta and heir to the
now. very valuable Peralta grant. To
strengthen his claim he made a trip to
Spain and about six months ago returned
bringing with him an elaborate parch-
ment from the authorities Of Madrid con-
veying to his wife, who was recognized as
the daughter OF Don Peralta, a perfect
title to the Peralta grant, and she was
further honored by having the title of
baroness of the Colorados conferred upon
her.
The Examiner Of this city prints an in
terview with resident of Woodland, Yolo
county, California claiming that the girl
is daughter of Missourian named
TreadWell by an Indian woman. She
worked for q number of Woodland fam
lilies, until married to Reavis. On the 9th
er hand Director Benson asserts that she
is Spanish, and makes the statement that
the girls mother died at San Diego at the
girls birth, and that the latter accompa-
MED Peralta to Woodland, where he died
and the girl fell upon the hands of Tread
well, who was a sheep herder The publ
cation has occasioned more than ordinary
interest owing to the prominence of the
men said to be interested in the tract, in
Guiding Robert G. TngersOll. Frank Hurd
and others.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-03
TUE CHICAGO BooDLERs.
The Coils Tightening About Then--The En-
President of the Board of Commits
sioners Changes his Plea and
will Tell the Whole Story.

CHICAGO, July 29.-EVen greater inter
est than usual was manifested in the
Doodle trial to-day. Much Of the time
was devoted to the introduction Of doeu-
mentary evidence of the stealinga of the
gang, One important witness was put on
the stand in the person of the messenger
Of the county confederates. He confirmed
all the previous damaging testimony
against the defendants relating to con-
versation that had taken place in his pres
ence, in which measures were taken to
prevent the dissatisfied contractors from.
squealing. Once when hardware mer--
chant named Busse sent word that unless:
his bills we're paid he would take from his
safe certain documents and turn them
over to the grand jury, Commissioner Van
Pelt, Brioce and others wanted measures
taken to have Busse's safe cracked.
A sensation was created in court the
last thing this afternoon by Geo. G. Kle-
hem, president Of the board of indicted
commissioners. He arose and in an agi-
tated voice said to the Judge: .''Your
honor, 7 wish to withdraw my plea of not
guilty and enter plea of guilty" The
other defendants seemed panic stricken
and in a moment they grew haggard look
ing. The judge accepted the plea, but on
the request Of the states attorney de-
ferred sentence. Klehen is expected to
furnish valuable information if needed.
The state closed its case this evening, but
may introduce supplementary evidence.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-03
From Great Falls.
Special to the River Press.

Special to the River Press.
GREAT FALLS, Mont, August 1--Hills
party was met here Saturday night by
General Manager Marvel, H. ?. Upham
and T. n. and L. w. Hill, sons Of President
Hill. The party visited the Sand Coulee
coal fields yesterday, also the falls. They
are all highly pleased with the showing of
coal From the best information that can
be gathered, the branch to Sand Coulee
will be built at once. They will locate the
depot and arrange terminal matters to-day
and leave for Helena this evening or to-
morrow morning.
Roberts and Mr. Hills sons leave for
Benton to-day. The latter will take a stea-
mer for down the river.
The body of man was found yesterday
a few miles this side Of Belt creek bridge
near the road. He was probably frozen
to death last winter.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-03

settlers "shacks" on one side and seven on
the other. From the Little Muddy fol-
lowing the general course Of the Mis-
souri, to Milk river, thence up
that valley to Fort Assinniboine
and on to the mountains is all a
productive country and the best agricul-
tural and stock region in Montana. For
its entire distance the western extension
of the Manitoba passes through a rich
productive country, which, following the
opening of the reservation, will soon con-
tain large population. AS regards the
excellence Of its local and tributary coun-
try, from end to end, no other trans-con-
tinental railroad can compare with the
Manitoba.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-03
Wool Sales.

LONDON, July 28.-Little business has
been done in wool since the sales closed.
Other markets have been quiet From
Yorkshire and France come complaints
that there is no profit in the trade and at
the auction sales on the Goth and 21st
inst. 1882 bales of River Platte were of
fered and were sold at prices current
There will be auction sales at Antwerp on
August 18th, but it is not stated what
amounts will be offered. The available
stock for the next London sales will be
about 100000 bales and OF, ,265 bales have
already arrived.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-03

ALBUQUERQUE, n. NJ, July 29-NeWs
has just been received of a terrible acci-
dent on the Atlantic & Pacific railroad at
10 o'clock Wednesday evening, to the west
bound freight approaching Franconia sta
ton, near the Needles. The engine
plunged into IN arroyo, the bridge over
which had burned and the freight cars
piled on top of the engine, making a ter
rible wreck. The fireman, named Spanks.
was instantly killed. j. Z. Riley, engineer.
and George Gibson, brakeman, we're fa-
tally injured. 70 add to the terrors of
the wreck the cars caught fire and at last
accounts were still burning. It was i'm
possible to recover the body of Fireman
Sparks and it remained in the dreadful
crematoW Twenty cars, with their
contents and one of the finest engines on
the road will be a total wreck. involving q
loss to Che company Of $4,000.
KNOB LICK, July 29.-A collision oc-
CURED here yesterday between two freight
trains. The engineer, fireman and brake
man Of one train We're killed. A mistake
orders Naa tbe eease of tie accident.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-03
No. Al.

deep passed down Miffin street. Onmany
streets the lower floors Of the houses we're
inundated and buildings were washed
away. The loss win reach over 100000.
At Mayunk streets we're washed out,
culverts broken and houses and mills
flooded
READING, July 27.-Later reports of last
nights storm indicate that it was the Sc
verest that was ever known in this vicini-
ty. The total damage to railroad and pri-
vate property within a radius of twenty
five miles of this city amounts to fully
S7500OO.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-03
Form the Northwest.
Special to the River Press.

Special to the River Press.
MEDICINE Hat, August l.
Engineer Bailey, Of the Grand Trunk
railroad, spent the past few days at Medi-
cine Hat and it has been decided that the
C. p r. r. is to build short coal road at
once from Medicine Hat to thecoal mines
on the banks of the Saskatchewan about
8 miles west this is only one Of "a number
Of improvements that this vicinity is on
the eve of.
Mr. Eastman Woe president of the G. M.
& st. P. went west over the G. P. r. r.
yesterday destined for Japan he was very
much pleased with the country and thinks
territories offer greater inducements at
the present time than any other section
of the country on the continent.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-03
The Storm.

SUsQCEHASN.A, Pa, July g. The rain
storm here was the most disastrous ever
experienced. The track Of the Erie road
for thousand feet has been washed into
the Susquehanna river at Red Root, four
miles west of here, impeding traffic. The
jefferson branch is abandoned on account
Of land slides. Bridges have been wash
ed away and highways and roads destroy
ed. Several houses were carried down the
creeks.
PHILADELPHIA, July 27.-Last nights
heavy rains did immense damage at the
falls of the schnylkill and the water rush
ed down the hill streets and at one o'clock
tins morning = roaring stream six feet
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-03
Obituary.

MURRAY, Idaho, July %. Walter Strong,
d nephew Of 0. D. Garrison, died suddenly
at his uncle's residence here last evening
of heart disease. Mr.. Strong's wife is
east on visit to her parents in Michigan.
The remains were to-day forwarded to
Helena fol interment. Thirty of his fel-
low fremen in uniform and a number of
other citizens escorted the body one mile
out of town. Deceased was q pioneer Of
Murray and was at one time in business
here with Garrison.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-03
Denver Wants the President, Too.

DENVER, July %. To-day the first steps
toward forwarding an invitation to Presi-
dent Cleveland to extend his trip as far
west as Denver were undertaken. The
officers of the Greystone club democratic
have advised with the officers Of the Union
and Arappahoe republican clubs, and also
the Arappahoe democratic club, signifying
their desire to cooperate in the matter
and suggesting that the chamber of COM
merce and board Of trade be requested to
take joint action with them. 1t is also
proposed that the county authorities and
governor be asked to enlist their sympa-
thy in carrying out the plan to success
ful result. The platform on which the
invitation rests is one devoid Of POLITICAL
or partisan feeling, and the desire is for
all citizens Of Denver to join hands in ex
tending hearty welcome to the president.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-03
Anot1,er Committee of One Hundred.

WASHINGTON, July %. The president
to-day received a telegram from Senator
Harris saying that committee Of one
hundred citizens Of Memphis was coming
to Washington to invite the president to
visit that city during his western trip.
The president felegraphed to Senator Har-
ris in reply to use his influence to prevent
any movement of the sort. He said that
while he will always be pleased to see the
people Of Tennessee at the capital he
thinks they ought to be spared long
journey to Washington during the heated
term on a mission Of this kind when Il
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-03
An Ottawa Sensation.

An OTTAWA special says: The announce
ment that a messenger in the house OF
commons named Bell has entered an ac-
ton against Sir Charles Tupper, minister
Of finance, on behalf of his wife for detec-
tive services that she performed for Sir
Charles is causing a great sensation here
Bell said yesterday that Sir Charles hav-
ing charged him with attempted black
mail, he is now publishing pamphlet in
which he intends to show up the charae-
ter Of Sir Charles and member of parlia-
ment named Colyb, who we're at one time
boarders at his h0ase.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-03

written invitation sent BY mail would be
as effective and as much appreciated. Sim
liar answers will be sent to other western
cities where arrangements are being made
to send committees bearing invitations to
Washington. It is stated at the white
house that the president will give the
same consideration to invitations received
by mail as to those borne by committees,
no matter how large and impressive they
may be-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-03
The Largest Nugget.

A Murray correspondent of the Indepen-
dent, under date of the oath, says: A
nugget was brought to the bank of Muir
ray last night that turns the scales at
thirty-three ounces, four pennyweights
and ten grains This represents upwards
Of $3.50 in gold, and is the largest yet
found in the country, the next largest be
ing the twenty nine ounce nugget found
on the horseshoe claim in Trail gulch last
winter.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-03

The Independent says in regard to the
above: The appointee to the clerkship in
the third judicial district is not Gov Les
lies son. Such an appointm was never
thought of; but Frank E, Corbett, a
young law student who studied with
Judge McLeary at San Antonio, Texas
He was yesterday admitted by the snl-
preme court to practice at the Montana
bar. The retirement Of r. Ell. Norton, q
most competent clerk, is for strictly per
sona1 reasons as We have been informed.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-03
Assigned.

CINCINNATI, July 27.-The River Side
Iron and Steel company has assigned to
John O'Connor The liabilities are rough
ly estimated at 100000 with assets not ex-
ceeding over $4,000. The assignee of e.
L. Harper & Co. claims the property as
part of the Harper's assets. There is a
question as to the ownership.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-03
The clerkshtp in the Bozeman District

BOHEMIAN, July Or. H. Norton, clerk
of the district court, was to-day served
with notice to quit by Judge McLeary.
Young Leslie, son of Gov, Leslie, is sup
posed to be his successor. Mr.. Norton is
preparing a card for publication explain
ing the reason why he was discharged